Generac Power Systems GTS "W", Owner'S Manual

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Recommended wire gauge sizes for this wiring depends
on the length of the wire, as recommended below: 2.6 AUXILIARY CONTACTS
If desired, you have access to Auxiliary Contacts on the
transfer switch to operate customer accessories, remote
advisory lights, or remote annunciator devices. A suit-
able power source must be connected to the COMMON
(C) terminal. The contacts shown as FACTORY in Figure
2.5 are connected at the factory for operating transfer
switch advisory lights. The contacts shown as auxiliary
are available for customer use.
Section 2 — Installation
Generac GTS “W” Type Transfer Switch
Figure 2.4 — Connection Diagram - 3-Phase With Neutral Shown (Typical)
MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH RECOMMENDED WIRE
SIZE
460 feet (140m) No. 18 AWG.
461 to 730 feet (223m) No. 16 AWG.
731 to 1,160 feet (354m) No. 14 AWG.
1,161 to 1,850 feet (565m) No. 12 AWG.
Figure 2.5 — Auxiliary Contact Diagram